The week of June 13-19 takes us from Day 14 to Day 20. This week we will highlight the feature known as Promontorium Agarum on Mare Crisium, viewable in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 15. Promontorium Agarum: [NE/H16;
Last Total Eclipse During a “Super Blue Blood Moon” – 150 years Ago
The week of January 29 – February 4 takes us from Day 13 through Day 19. This week we will highlight the total lunar eclipse of January 31st. On Wednesday morning there will be a quadruple whammy: a total lunar
Linné #MoonCrater: Evdence Moon is Not a Dead Place
The week of January 1 – 7 takes us from Day 14, full moon, to Day 21. This week we will highlight the craters Dionysius and Linné. Linné: [NE/G11; L=12°E] Now that we are at full Moon, let’s revisit Linné
The Things You Can Learn about Astronomy in the Kitchen: Cherry Pie and #MoonCrater Pitatus
The week of November 27 – December 3rd takes us from the end of Day 8 to Day 15. This week we will highlight the crater Pitatus, visible on Monday night. Pitatus: [SW/M8; L=14°W] For several reasons, Pitatus is one
Maginus and Catena Davy: Fascinating #MoonCraters
The week of November 21-27 takes us from the end of Lunar Day 22 (the beginning of last quarter) to Day 28. This week we will highlight the crater Maginus and Catena Davy, visible early Tuesday morning around 2:30 AM
#SuperMoon and #RimaAriadaeus, One of the Best Rilles on the Moon
The week of November 14-20 takes us from Lunar Day 15 through Day 21, immediately following Full Moon. This week we will highlight Monday’s “SuperMoon” and Rima Ariadaeus, one of the best rilles on the Moon, viewable on Saturday.1 On